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leaves (noun)

Leaves are the thin, flat, typically green parts of a plant or tree that grow from a stem or branch. The word can also be a verb, meaning to go away from or depart a place.

💬 Example

"The children love to play in piles of fallen leaves."

💡 Memory Tip

Leaves (noun) are like sleeves for a tree. Leaves (verb) is when someone flees.

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⚠️ Common Mistakes

The tree has many leafs. → The tree has many leaves.

He leave the house at eight. → He leaves the house at eight.

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